Viswanathan Anand ties for third in Zurich blitz; loses to Magnus Carlsen

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 18:35

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand won two, lost two and drew one for a joint third place finish at the blitz tournament of Zurich Chess Classic that concluded here today.

A new challenge for Viswanathan Anand in Zurich

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 09:06

Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand will find himself in the unfamiliar position of starting as the lowest-ranked player when he takes on a tough field in his first Classical tournament since losing the world title, in the Zurich Challenge here at the Savoy.

Viswanathan Anand says administration not his cup of tea

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 13:36

He might have been dethroned as the world champion by Norwegian prodigy Magnus Carlsen at home, but the hunger to succeed is still alive in Viswanathan Anand who says he is looking forward to fix some issues and start the new season on a positive note.

A roller-coaster year for Indian chess

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 13:12

It started with a great deal of excitement and anticipation but year 2013 turned out to be a disappointing one for Indian chess as the legendary Viswanathan Anand got outplayed in his own backyard to surrender the World Championship crown.

`Birthday boy` Anand back in the London Classic

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 19:28

Shrugging off the disappointment of losing the World Championship to Magnus Carlsen, Indian GM Viswanathan Anand is all set to be back in competitive circuit taking part in the prestigious London Chess Classics, which is currently underway here.

Carlsen, Anand presented with medals

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 13:37

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalitthaa Monday gave away the gold cup and Rs.9.9 crore prize money to the newly crowned world chess champion Magnus Carlsen from Norway.

Magnus Carlsen could revive chess globally

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 00:55

Magnus Carlsen`s era begins.

World Chess Championship: Magnus Carlsen dethrones Viswanathan Anand

Last Updated: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 19:00

There is just half a point of difference between 22-year-old Carslen and world championship which at the moment looks certain and the Norwegian can seal the title today itself.

Anand cracked under pressure: Carlsen

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 11:35

Newly-crowned world champion Magnus Carlsen on Friday said that five-time title holder Vishwanathan Anand crumbled under pressure in the World Chess Championship match.

Magnus Carlsen dethrones Vishy Anand to win maiden World Chess Championship title

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 09:30

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand lost his World Championship title to world No.1 Magnus Carlsen after the game 10 of the World Chess Championship ended in a draw after 65 moves.

Will Anand lose his World Championship title to Carlsen today?

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 09:47

On Thursday, playing with whites, Viswanathan Anand suffered his third loss at the hands of Magnus Carlsen in the World Chess Championship.

World Chess Championship: Carlsen defeats Anand in game 9, extends lead to 6-3

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 09:24

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand was put under tremendous pressure by Norwegian Magnus Carlsen who won the ninth game of the World Chess Championship on Thursday to take a 6-3 lead in the tournament.